Katherine, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

5,980 Population 46/sq mi density

361 ft Elevation 110 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$38,566 median income, 2.8% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

Katherine, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$38,566

49% below

$38,566 per capita

Home Value

$202,800

28% below

Median Rent

$1,014/mo

13% below

Unemployment

2.8%

22% below

Avg Temperature

80°F

351 sunny days/yr

Is Katherine a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.5 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Katherine residents earn a median household income of $38,566 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,566. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 568 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Katherine is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,014/month.

Climate & Weather

Katherine has an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,980

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density46/mi²

Foreign Born21.9%

Economy

Median Income$38,566

Per Capita$38,566

Unemployment2.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$742

Housing

B+

Home Value$202,800

Rent$1,014

Ownership46.9%

Housing Units2,392

Climate

Avg Temp80°F

Sunny Days351/yr

Rain32.2 in/yr

Elevation361 ft

Did You Know?

Katherine was founded in 1926.

21.9% of residents are foreign-born.